Why Actor Headshots? As an actor, the beginning of auditioning means having your actor’s marketing kit ready. This means having a resume, acting show-reel and headshots ready. It can be quite a challenging task for actors when searching for the professional actor’s headshot photographer that is right for them. Most actors realize the quality of Read more about The Benefit of Actor Headshots NYC Photography[…]

I love shooting headshots for comedians! It’s outrageous fun to spend time with someone whose job it is to see things from a fresh perspective, and it boosts the creativity quotient in the shoot to red line levels! I like to approach the session from two perspectives, first – capture an image that resonates with Read more about Calling All Comedians! Part 1[…]

When you land on a headshot photographer’s website, one of the first things you notice is that photographer’s overall style. Do you see prominent similarities to the headshots in the portfolio? Are the shots all lit in the same way? All natural light, or all studio light? How about the background, is it repeated throughout Read more about Next Level Headshots – Unique Headshots for Unique Individuals[…]

One of the most gratifying feelings for a headshot photographer is seeing evidence that your work, well…works. What I’m referring to is the feeling I got when I recently saw the movie “Joy” starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Bradley Cooper and was happily surprised to see 7 of my clients, 2 of whom Read more about The “Joy” of seeing your work…work![…]

As a professional photographer, I hear more and more clients say that they can retouch their photos themselves. And they are dismayed to find out that my policy is to require that any retouching be done in house. “But why?” they protest, “I can easily do my own retouching!” As a matter of fact, it’s Read more about Thoughts on Retouching[…]

Kerry-Lou is my wife and chief Hair and Make-up Artist. We’ve been working together for over 16 years and have done thousands of shoots. Those of you who are lucky enough to have worked with Kerry-Lou know the skill and care that she brings to every shoot. Today, we are proud to announce the launch Read more about Kerry-Lou’s New Line of Make-up Brushes[…]

Shooting comics is a blast! We’ve done sessions with Rita Rudner, Lisa Lampanelli, John Henson (of course), Soupy Sales, and we recently had a super fun shoot with world class comic, Brian Regan! Brian is coming off of the first live stand-up comedy TV special in Comedy Central history, “Brian Regan – Live from Radio Read more about Shooting Brian Regan[…]

The most mysterious and fascinating aspect of portraiture and headshot photography is “Camera Presence”. “Camera Presence” refers to the ability of the subject to make direct contact with the viewer of the photograph. You, as the viewer feel the impact and immediacy of their gaze, a connection is established. The sitter becomes an active communicator, Read more about “Camera Presence” explained by NYC Headshot Photographer, Joe Henson[…]

I remember reading Andre Gregory’s description of an impromptu headshot session he had with Richard Avedon (who sits at the head of the table in my Pantheon of the Photographic Gods), wherein Avedon riffed through aspects of Gregory’s presence at warp speed – moving a light here, changing an angle there, tossing out direction like a possessed artist, Read more about Inside the Mind of a Headshot Photographer – Part Tres[…]